Pegasus? I'm actually a doctor!

"It is said that lucky Uma Musume may receive weapons bestowed by legendary goddesses as part of their Winning Live Costume, allowing them to wear them onto the track and the winner's stage."

Platinum listened with great interest, nodding calmly to show she understood.

So, the Three Goddesses might have had a sudden whim and dropped some gold coins and equipment?

After understanding, the Heavenly Horse girl, following Tokai Teio, finally stopped in front of a shop.

As she stepped inside, the anticipation and smile on Platinum's face froze.

(Wait, wait a minute! When I transform, I'm still the same as always, I didn't bring my wallet! The Winning Live Costume definitely won't be cheap, I can't possibly...)

(Gulp... Should I work as a [shop assistant] to earn money for the Winning Live Costume?)

51. Platinum's Winning Live Costume! Is it reasonable to have a Bow and Arrow?!

What to do, I forgot my wallet.

Platinum knew very well that since a Winning Live Costume wasn't just any ordinary piece of clothing that could be bought casually... the price definitely wouldn't be cheap!

Since she didn't have her wallet with her, she couldn't just work as a shop assistant to pay off the debt, could she?

Salute to the legendary hard worker, Tomoe Saki?

I don't want that!

Without a second thought, the Heavenly Horse lady extended her hand and called out to Tokai Teio and Mejiro Dober, who had just entered the shop.

"Excuse me, I forgot my wallet."

"Can anyone lend me some money? I'll pay you back."

To avoid becoming a shop assistant and too lazy to turn back for her wallet, she could only ask these rich little fillies.

Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen were seniors from the older horse year, having won far more prize money than her.

Even Mejiro Dober, who had just lost the Oaks not long ago, had won a runner-up prize with a considerable amount of money, and she had participated in more races than Platinum. Added together, it was definitely a lot.

In short, these three were all rich little fillies, all potential patrons for her!

"Eh, you forgot your wallet?"

Mejiro McQueen, who had just finished her dessert and was licking her lips with a hint of reluctance, turned back with a slightly surprised expression.

Meanwhile, the enthusiastic and petite senior Tokai Teio smiled and nodded without hesitation.

"Sure."

"Okay!"

And speaking out at the same time as Tokai Teio was the cool and aloof Uma Musume, Mejiro Dober, who also immediately expressed her willingness.

Compared to Tokai Teio's immediate agreement, it was Mejiro Dober who surprised Platinum more.

(Eh? She... she doesn't hold a grudge?)

She had been prepared for Mejiro Dober, having lost the race, to hold a serious grudge or even hostility towards her.

But beneath Mejiro Dober's cool and delicate face, her heart seemed to be somewhat ardent.

The petite Platinum couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

(It's so nice, these innocent little fillies, they really make me feel cleansed.)

"Then... Miss Dober, I'll trouble you."

"Thank you!"

The Heavenly Horse lady did not hesitate and directly chose Mejiro Dober.

The icy beauty, the little rich lady, directly took out her wallet from her pocket and handed her bank card to Platinum.

This outwardly cold but inwardly warm young lady, who was expected to be a rival multiple times in races, finally made a real impression on Platinum.

This time... it was truly a more profound impression.

Then, after entering the store.

"Let's look around here?"

"Platinum, you can state your preferences for a custom order, but time is a bit tight now..."

"So, we can only choose from ready-made items and have them temporarily tailored to fit your figure."

Tokai Teio pointed to the many varied women's clothing hanging in the shop, which was decorated in a classical style.

Custom orders would definitely take time, and with only a few days left until the Japanese Derby, it wasn't enough.

Therefore, the only option was to choose from ready-made items.

For an Uma Musume with an explosive figure like Daiwa Scarlet, choosing ready-made items in a short time would be more troublesome.

But Platinum was different; her almost flat figure could rival Mejiro McQueen beside her, making it hard to tell who was flatter.

Therefore, for her, choosing ready-made items was a very easy and simple choice.

"Hmm..."

Platinum tilted her head back and scanned her surroundings. Too lazy to bother, she casually pointed to a white Winning Live Costume on display in front of a craftsman, one that shared a similar style to the one she was currently wearing.

It was a simple, pure white design, making it appear more relaxed compared to most Uma Musume's Winning Live Costumes.

Despite the hefty price, the Winning Live Costume was incredibly lightweight for both racing and performances, ensuring it wouldn't affect races in the slightest.

No wonder so many Uma Musume had elaborate Winning Live Costumes… they probably felt it would be a waste if they weren't flashy.

But Platinum was different. As an assassin, she didn't care about attracting attention.

Instead of taking it down to try on slowly and listen to Mejiro McQueen and Mejiro Dober's advice, she made her decision on the spot.

No matter what she did, Platinum, who hated hassle, just wanted to finish quickly!

Miss Heavenly Horse just wanted to get it done fast and then complete the final step: "Three Goddesses Certification"!

After some time.

Platinum, carrying the white outfit, walked with the craftsman into another room deeper inside the shop.

Tokai Teio, acting as their guide, didn't forget to explain the final step.

"The last part is very quick. Usually, you just need to offer a prayer before the statues of the Three Goddesses, and you'll be blessed, upgrading it into a Winning Live Costume."

"There's a very low chance of the Winning Live Costume's appearance changing. Some say it's the goddesses adjusting the outfit to better suit the lucky Uma Musume."

"It's said that there's an extremely low chance of being blessed with a weapon as part of the Winning Live Costume! But the probability is so low, it's almost nonexistent. In the URA's recorded history, perhaps not even one Japanese Uma Musume receives a weapon in a year."

"Normally, it's quick. Just get the certification."

Hearing this, Platinum nodded slightly, indicating she understood.

Being blessed by the Three Goddesses was considered a success!

Her luck with gacha pulls had always been bad, so she didn't hold out much hope.

The calm assassin then walked to the statue in the other room and placed the outfit on the table.

Following the craftsman's explanation and instructions, Platinum began the ritual.

After some time!

Having completely finished the prayer, Platinum straightened her slender waist, which had been bent in a bow.

The pure white outfit displayed on the table before her suddenly began to shimmer with colorful light, so dazzling it made people instinctively close their eyes.

The craftsman, who had been calm moments before, changed his expression, as if he too had rarely witnessed such a scene.

The colorful radiance, which forced even Uma Musume with excellent physical fitness like Tokai Teio and Mejiro Dober to close their eyes and unable to open them, had no effect on Platinum.

Miss Heavenly Horse's eyes saw through the radiance. Her eyes, unwavering, clearly saw the outfit on the table…

The next moment, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she let out a rare sound of astonishment.

"Huh?"

"A bow??"

That bow… it looked like the one she carried when she first transformed. It had been shoved under her bed and hadn't even been taken out yet!

Wh-why… did it appear here?

The Three Goddesses… not only did they bless it, but they also sent her the bow from her transformation and issued a permit to wear it?

And on the table, not only had a bow appeared, but the white outfit had also undergone significant adjustments. It now combined features of Platinum's original skin and swimsuit from the game, and she now had a pair of white thigh-high stockings.

That white Winning Live Costume possessed a pure, sacred, ethereal aura, and its design had changed, with several wide skirt panels resembling a cape!

The Winning Live Costume had undergone a massive transformation, and even the bow had been blessed?

"There's even… a quiver?"

From the bow to the quiver! Were they all considered part of her Winning Live Costume?

For so long, Platinum had never heard of any Uma Musume being able to bring such medium-to-large weapons to a race. She… was probably the first?

After a long moment of stunned silence, Miss Platinum couldn't help but express her immense praise for the Three Goddesses.

"Magnificent, no words needed!!!"

Platinum Grand Seat of the Mugyuu Alliance was about to don a bow and quiver and ascend to the supreme stage of the Japanese Derby!

Prepare yourselves, little foals!!

52. Platinum Shall Stand in the Heavens! What Reward is Lin Anran Missing?

"Eh eh?"

"Th-this is?!"

"Hiss..."

From Tokai Teio to Mejiro McQueen and Mejiro Dober!

Their expressions were uncharacteristically identical, filled with shock and disbelief, as if they had witnessed something unprecedented.

Japan's current top middle-distance Uma Musume, the strongest long-distance champion, the young lady from a prestigious family… Each and every one of them could be considered well-traveled and knowledgeable.

But now!

After they reacted and opened their eyes, seeing the white Winning Live Costume, white stockings, and that Bow and Arrow along with the Quiver!

Their past knowledge and former common sense were shattered in an instant!!

Logically speaking, for a Winning Live Costume to have a minor change would already be considered rare, a stroke of good fortune for the lucky recipient, right?

But Platinum's casually chosen white outfit not only had a significant alteration, but also gained a pair of over-the-knee white stockings beside it?

Not only that, but what was the deal with an entire Bow and Arrow, and a Quiver?

And it's worth mentioning…

The artisan who originally specialized in making Winning Live Costumes reacted far more intensely than these young Uma Musume girls.

After all, there are no less than twenty grass GI races in Japan alone. Not to mention the dirt races, which may not be as highly regarded but are still considered GI.

Adding up to dozens of GI races, hundreds of Uma Musume commission custom Winning Live Costumes every year, and yet it's rare for even one Uma Musume to be bestowed with a weapon.

"I've been in this profession for decades, handled over a thousand Winning Live Costumes, and this is the first time… I've seen a weapon and a Winning Live Costume change appear simultaneously!"